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Sunday, October 18, 2009

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Many of you have asked about how the boysare doing with Macy.

Very well, actually.But, even though they have been eager tobuild a relationship with her,I know that the language barrier has been a bitintimidating (Brenden wouldn't like me using that wordbut I can't think of any other way to word it!).But they are starting to learn tocommunicate with her in other ways andshe REALLY enjoys having them around.

She is very much a teenager.No regression in her behavior at all as far.She enjoys Lucy a lot but really, I know shewants to be around kids her own age.

After church Macy, Lucy, our friend Holly and Iset out to go ice-skating.Well, we were really disappointed to finda hockey tournament going on at the rinkso that idea was nixed.

So we went shopping, of course!One of our stops was a craft store to find somethingfor Macy to do in her free time.

It was proving to be an impossible task untilshe spotted an origami kit!

Brenden insisted that she help him makesomething.As you can see, he was a bit overwhelmed.

I just love how she laughs at himconstantly...we all do!

Lucy got in on the action....no, shedidn't make this, she's just theglamorous model showcasing it.

I heart your kids, too! :) Brendan cracks me up!!! I hope Jake is like that someday. :) I love that they are all trying hard to bond to each other. It has to be so awkward at times, but great they continue to try (rather than avoid).

Have you thought about have the boys role play some of the things you want Macy to learn?? Yes, I know Brenden would have a hard time keeping a straight face BUT it might be helpful? ( For a short while I got some better than average behavior from our Johnny!) But the towels and clothes are back on the floor now... bummer

We often role played/ modeled behavior we wanted Sarah to learn- it worked! An example would be giving hugs and kisses. Saying goodbye when we left or a hearty "Hello Everyone" when we got home. Game playing and actually cheering for the other team (that is so hard for Sarah- she is so competitive!).

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